Assistant

Assistant Store Leader Of Visual Merchandising

Altar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with 130+ locations in 40 states. It feels like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brand is built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the world.

The Assistant Store Leader of Visual Merchandising leads and supports the Store Leader by directing activities required to achieve all store goals, including best of class guest service, sales objectives, operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation, while driving both associate and guest engagement. You will provide guests with exceptional service, through relationship building, product knowledge sharing, and presenting a clean, well-maintained store environment. Visual Leaders drive excellence and provide leadership in all aspects of the store, with a special focus on elevating visual design, being a seeker of inspiration, and having a thirst for knowledge and the drive to consistently improve results.

Fosters a guest-focused team environment through driving volume and anticipating guest needs

Achieves excellent guest service by role-modeling company service standards

Proactively provides timely feedback to associates, rewards and recognizes performance to drive retention

Holds self and associates accountable for achievement of financial results and performance standards

Manages conflict and coaches by applying company's recommended processes, standards and guidelines

Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes

Receives feedback and fosters dialog around solutions

Develops associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks, delegating, and challenging on results

Fosters team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions

Leads by managing through change and adversity

Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance

Co-conducts and facilitates sales associate and keyholder training

Consistently meets or exceeds store and individual goals and contributes to the store's overall goals.

Plans, executes, and maintains floor sets and refreshes

Plans, executes, and maintains window installations

Leads floor sets/refresh management

Manages seasonal dcor placement

Co-manages product replenishment

Manages mannequin placement and design

Co-manages store atmosphere scent, music, lay out

Controls workflow through successful planning and delegation

Executes task directives within designated time frames

Completes opening/closing procedures

Adheres to loss prevention practices and reports potential incidents to ensure shortage control in order to protect Company assets

Communicates effectively with executive team

Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes (up to 30 lbs.)

Utilizes and manages the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales

Interprets Home Office visual communication through Store Leader / District Leader partnership

Partners with the Visual District Leader to oversee and manage the roll-out of floor sets, window sets, fixture placement and overall visual environment

Maintains an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicates with team

Manages placement of new product

Communicates product performance observations and offers feedback to the Visual District Leader

1 year Retail Management

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and / or squatting frequently. May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location. Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance